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Monday, March 21, 2011

Sunday Update

After writing my Stash Report Sunday morning, I set out to quilt the new design on a practice quilt. I got the quilt parts loaded onto the frame, oiled the machine and loaded the threads and got to work. I tacked the top edge of the quilt top to the batting and backing and started quilting the design on the first pass. I was using a poly blend batting and the design was not coming out how I wanted it to. When I got to the end of the first pass, I took a little break to re-group and I unwrapped the batting for the big quilt and threw it in the dryer to breath and get the kinks out.

When I went back to the machine, I readjusted the hand control switch for the stitch regulator. I flipped the switch to start quilting and .... NOTHING! After a few adjustments all around, it still wasn't working. Turns out that the wires that should be connected to the switch are no longer connected. UGH!!!

I have ordered a replacement, but the company says that it could take up to a week to process an order. Total bummer!

You know, I have this machine and it's a great tool for finishing up quilts, but I don't use it to it's full capacity. And when I am finally ready to get to the basement and put it through the paces, something always seems to go wrong with it! Total bummer!

Once I ordered the part, I packed up my stuff and went to Granma's for my birthday dinner. I had a replacement phone for Granma's cell phone and we set that up while my aunt cooked and we waited on my cousin to come over after work. This dinner was totally worth the wait! A good way to lift my spirits after the switch disaster!

I hate when things like that go wrong! Hope you get your replacement in real soon. My speed control box messed up back in December when I was having to quilt all of those quilts and I started to panic. Richard is very handy and took it apart and redone some of the wiring so that I could quilt. Now it only sews at full speed! LOL! I need to buy a replacement for it. He said I could go to Lowes and buy a dimmer switch and he could hook it up in the box and it would work just the same as the other but a whole lot cheaper. I just can't remember to get it when I'm at Lowes! Kristie

About Me

I am a quilter. I am trying to get back to quilting regularly and working on my UFOs. I enjoy cooking and trying some new recipes and foods. I like to listen to audio books while I quilt and watch TV while I piece. My dogs enjoy the fabric I throw on the floor.